Why Should I Have A Pre-listing Inspection Performed?

There are many costs involved in selling and buying a home so naturally you will be looking for ways to economize. If you are in the process of selling your current home, perhaps you’ve been told that a pre-listing inspection would be a good idea to have done. But, is it really necessary to spend the money and have a pre-listing inspection, after all wont the buyer have an inspection performed on it?

While its true that the home buyer will have an inspection performed, how will you feel if they find major issues with the property that you were unaware of? Its likely that you have spent some time and money getting your home ready to sell by doing needed repairs, clearing and cleaning up the place but, all of that hard work could be for nothing if the home buyers inspection finds other problems that you didn’t know existed.

Yes, a pre-listing inspection is the best way to start the process of selling your property because it will give you the confidence that you know all there is to know about your home. We are here to help you with all your home inspection needs and are ready to answer any additional questions you may have about pre-listing home inspections.